And We Are Off.....

I had hoped to be blogging much sooner than this, but I have been battling this cold that has lingered around for well over a week now and seems to have settled into my lungs.  It has developed into this intense cough that makes me sick.  Fortunately for me, I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I am hoping something can be done.

I saw a posting on Facebook by someone who said that it was six days into the new year, and asked how  the resolutions were coming. I didn't make any resolutions this year.  They just set you up for failure and then you feel bad when you do fail.  This blog just happened to start on the 1st, because things were shut down and closed and life slowed way down and gave me the time to actually sit down and start it, not to mention the nudge from my daughter, Sarah. I have actually been taking steps to improve my health the last eight months or so.

Today was a good day and I actually got to work out for an hour.  It felt good, even with the battling of this cold.  I remember the days of working out at the gym and playing racquetball, but that was before marriage, six children and 60+ lbs. of pregnancy weight. Today it was 30 minutes of speed walking and 30 minutes on the bike.  I hope to keep the routine going for at least 4 days a week, with other added exercises throughout the week.

I really had been thinking about our country and how we are so unhealthy compared to other countries.  We eat more than we need to and a lot of what we do eat, is processed and not good for us anyways.  Some of this 'food' I wouldn't even consider food. It is my desire to make my eating habits, cleaner and healthier.  I have tried to read up on the latest, and greatest, 'superfoods' out there.  It seems that they are always changing and it is hard to keep up with them all. I also have to pay attention to the sugar content with them too. I read something new today in a magazine and before I put anything down here, I want to read up on it more. 

While I am trying to control my diabetes, I have heard that it can be reversed.   I am hoping this is true.  But, I am also interested in my whole health, as I have just been diagnosed with high cholesterol also. So, eating can be a tricky thing.  It takes some effort initially, and time, to look at the foods for their health benefit, without raising the blood sugars, and to add variety.  It is worth the effort and I am excited and if I can help anyone else along the way, even better.

So, as this next week starts, I challenge you to take a look at what is in your pantry and see what nutritional value it truly has.  When you shop again, grab the things that will benefit your health and stay away from the junk!!  I would also love feedback.  I think with a lot of input we might all learn something and make some progress towards better health!

Until next time...

Suellen